Today, the New York Rangers have officially named Alain Vigneault as their head coach. Last month he was fired by the Vancouver Canucks after his team was swept in the first round of the playoffs by the San Jose Sharks.

Vigneault replaces former Rangers coach John Tortorella. He was fired after the rangers lost to Boston in the second round of the playoffs.

Previously, Vigneault coached the Vancouver Canucks for seven seasons, culminating in an appearance in the 2011 Stanley Cup final.